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12.12.2014

Foodie Goodie | Red Velvet Cupcakes in a Jar.

Cupcakes in a jar are all the rave these days. They're so popular that I see them every so often on social media sites - on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Especially Instagram. And with Christmas just around the corner, these bottled desserts are ubiquitous now more than ever. They're a sure-fire hit at any party - especially with the kids, and they make great gifts and giveaways, too.

If you'd like to take a shot at making these 'mashed confections', here is a quick and easy recipe that you can follow.

Red Velvet Cupcakes in a Jar

Ingredients:

1 cup butter, softened

4 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

Unfrosted red velvet cupcakes (made from your preferred mix)

Procedure:

1. In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.

2. Add 2 cups of the powdered sugar, the milk, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.

3. Add remaining powdered sugar and beat until combined.

4. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes.

5. Place frosting in a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip or in a zip-top bag with one corner cut; set aside.

6. Cut cupcakes in half horizontally.

7. Place bottom half of cupcakes, cut side up, in half-pint canning jars. Pipe frosting on top of each.

Thank you for these ideas. As always, I would vegan-ize the recipe. This is not hard. We simply replace butter with something like coconut oil. and eggs with applesauce or another appropriate substitute. We can use coconut cream instead of whipped dairy cream. I love red velvet :)